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Corn syrup vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Kung Pao chicken different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 18% more than Corn syrup.

Syrups, corn, dark and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.5%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Manganese +156%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13685%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13685%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1029.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +239.8%
Contains more Other +302.5%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +1029.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +239.8%
Contains more Other +302.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 5.37g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 77.59g 6.87g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 129kcal Corn syrup
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 77.59g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 0g 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 18mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.37mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 11mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 44mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 155mg 402mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.1mg 0.256mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 2.9µg 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 0µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.034g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 1.352g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Corn syrup
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.